Sustainable waste management firm ecomaine, in a Jan. 31 news release, announced the launch of its school-based Upcycle Challenge, that will award $500 to a participating student’s school. The Upcycle Challenge asks students in ecomaine’s communities to use items that ordinarily would have been disposed of, to make all-new, functional ones and submit them by […]
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A Window on the Past – Arthur C. Lailer, Ferry Village grocer and entrepreneur
I really enjoy looking back at the first half of the 20th century, in the time before supermarkets or shopping malls. Before the advent of the internet and the conscious effort to buy local, shopping at your local store was just the way of life. During this global pandemic, we’ve struggled to find ways to […]
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Our Sustainable City – South Portland adopts energy stretch code
Here in South Portland, our buildings are our greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions, with 42 percent of our greenhouse emissions coming from residential and commercial buildings. One Climate Future, the city’s joint climate action and adaptation plan with the city of Portland, identifies 68 strategies to reduce our emissions 80 percent by 2050. Each […]
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Community News – Husson to host alumni appreciation events
Husson University will host a series of online, off-campus and on-campus events designed to help alumni know how much they’re valued and appreciated. “Husson is built on a foundation of excellence constructed by our alumni,” said Christine Mihan, director of alumni relations, in a Jan. 28 news release. “Their support has made Husson University one […]
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A Window on the Past – Bowl-A-Rama in Mill Creek
One popular business in Mill Creek that is still missed today is the old Bowl-A-Rama. The candlepin bowling alley was a local hangout for kids and adults from 1958 until about 1980. Before the Bowl-A-Rama building was constructed at 51 Market St. (home to CVS today), the area was pretty undeveloped. The first Shaw’s supermarket […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Feedback needed to award Golden Shovel to top performing business
In our community, sidewalk care during the winter season is critical to ensure that residents of all ages can safely and confidently navigate from one business to the next while running errands. Age Friendly South Portland’s Golden Shovel Program is once again inciting lively competition among businesses routinely patronized along Ocean Street in Knightville to […]
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Our Sustainable City – Seeking two Neighborhood Champions for food waste project in West End
History of the South Portland food waste program The mission of the South Portland Sustainability Office is to guide the development of policies and practices that simultaneously promote economic well-being, strong community connections, and a healthy environment. One of the ways South Portland is working toward this mission is through programs designed to reduce waste […]
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A Window on the Past – John Burney, one of South Portland’s many early milkmen
The history of dairy farms and milkmen in South Portland has always intrigued me. Even before joining our historical society about 18 years ago, I had started my own collection of South Portland milk bottles and had researched 75 different milkmen and dairies who had worked in our community over the years. I’m sure the […]
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Community News – Community colleges making in-person decisions
In light of the post-holiday surge of COVID-19 infections in Maine, the presidents of Maine’s seven community colleges are deciding locally whether to delay the start of in-person classes for the spring semester. College presidents have the flexibility to adjust the spring semester based on local circumstances, according to David Daigler, president of the Maine […]
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From Augusta – Applying for the property tax deferral
As your state senator, advocating for children, seniors and veterans is a priority for me, and will continue to be during this legislative session. In this update, I’ll be focusing on Maine seniors, especially those who have been struggling with the burden of paying ever-increasing property taxes. Two factors contribute to this problem. First, property […]